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download
[ doun-lohd ]
verb (used with object)
- to transfer (software, data, character sets, etc.) from a distant to a nearby computer, from a larger to a smaller computer, or from a computer to a peripheral device.
noun
- software, data, etc., that has been downloaded:
the best free music downloads.
- the act or process of downloading.
download
/ ˈdaʊnˌləʊd /
verb
- to copy or transfer (data or a program) into the memory of one computer system from a larger one
- See uploadto broadcast specialist programmes, for such groups as doctors, outside normal broadcasting hours. They are often recorded on video tapes and viewed later Compare upload
- to delegate or assign (work, responsibilities, costs, etc) to a someone at a lower level of an organization; off-load
noun
- a file transferred onto a computer from another computer or the internet
download
/ doun′lōd′ /
- To transfer data or programs from a server or host computer to one's own computer or digital device.
- Compare upload
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Derived Forms
- ˌdownˈloadable, adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of download1
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Example Sentences
Just download the Virtual Joey App and you are ready to stream DISH service right to that screen.
Or should people be free to download and print anything they so choose?
“All About That Bass” was released as a digital download on June 2, and later as one of two tracks on her EP Title, out Sept. 9.
Users also require the bandwidth and patience to download large files (Flames of War is nearly a gigabyte).
At least two versions of the full HD download are available on Gulfup and have been downloaded 21,550 and 5,600 times.
Links are provided to the Project Gutenberg download page for the designated work.
To download text on the network is quite different from displaying images.
Download the zipped html version of each volume from the PG Catalog.
If the book is under copyright in your country, do not download or redistribute this file.
For full functionality of this file, download the html version.
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